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N553 SOP

1995 BMW R1100

Maroon Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

33,018 mi
Last recorded33,018 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW R110047,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN553 SOP
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 33,018 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 32,985 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 32,960 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 31,898 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 31,775 miles

Stop lamp not working when front brake applyied (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 29,320 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 28,962 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 28,186 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 28,023 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bobbings (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 27,871 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 27,784 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 27,711 miles

Front Brake hose slightly twisted (3.2.B3a)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 27,522 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 27,188 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 27,111 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 27,054 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 27,005 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 26,603 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 26,603 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 26,470 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 26,470 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 26,337 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 25,589 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R1100?

Based on 53,146 MOT tests across 4,232 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
1,091
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
4,232
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 685
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 341
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 319
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 310
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 282
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N553 SOP is a 1995 BMW R1100 in Maroon with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1995 BMW R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 47,891 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW R1100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 685 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N553 SOP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 31 years old, this BMW R1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N553 SOP registered?

N553 SOP is a 1995 BMW R1100, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N553 SOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N553 SOP shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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